Join the Movement – Keep Broadband Competitive in Canada September 25, 2009
Posted by MelissaHK in the net.Tags: crtc, media-democracy, net-neutrality, policy, politics
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Important issue here, folks. Thanks to a recent CRTC decision, we could see fewer choices of Internet service providers, higher prices, and slower speeds.
Check out Competitivebroadband.com. You can:
- Join the movement
- Read the background on the issue as well as the Top 10 reasons the decision should be reversed
- Write a letter (your own or template is provided) to the Industry Minister, Prime Minister, Opposition Leader, and your MP (search provided)
SaveOurNet.ca also wrote about this in their post Businesses Stand Up for Broadband Competition.
Here’s a few highlights from Competitivebroadband.com.
A recent decision by the CRTC has the potential to cause major disruption in the internet service marketplace. Fortunately, the decision can be reversed by the federal cabinet, if voices like yours are heard. Here’s the issue in a nutshell.
… Once these networks were built, and the telephone companies were very well established, the federal government put in rules to help create healthy competition. One of these rules was to require Bell and Telus to allow competitors to connect to their networks, at prices that were regulated by the CRTC …
… The CRTC’s recent decision would destroy this framework. It would allow companies like Bell and Telus to set whatever prices they choose for competitor access to their networks …
… If this decision stands, we can all expect massive price increases designed to choke off competition. One way or another, we foresee higher prices, lower service standards, and little if any innovation …
GroundWire Labour Day edition available September 8, 2009
Posted by MelissaHK in media, news, radio.Tags: community-media, environment, groundwire, media, radio
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This edition of GroundWire (September 1-14) is a Special Labour Day Edition, bringing you a series of features on workers’ rights in Canada. Visit groundwire.ncra.ca or download it through the NCRA’s Program Exchange.
GroundWire is a twice-monthly dose of grassroots, independent journalism from the campus-community radio sector of Canada. It is a project of the National Campus and Community Radio Association. This edition of GroundWire was supported by a grant from the Community Radio Fund of Canada and hosted by Gianna Lauren at CKDU in Halifax.
Headlines:
- Environmentalists oppose Hanlan Creek development as it threatens Guelph’s old growth forest and protected species: Libby Drew (CFRC Kingston)
- Camp Out discusses LBGTQ Activism in the Maritimes: David Parker (CKDU Halifax)
In Campus and Community Radio Station News:
- Bill C-61 Update: As parliament resumes, consider writing your MP on the Digital Copyright fight: Charlotte Bourne (CJSF Burnaby)
Labour-Focused Features for Labour Day:
- Labour History takes Comic Form: Megan Turcato (CJSF Burnaby)
- CUPW supports union drive for Dynamax Couriers: Aaron Chubb and Alex Calderaro (CJSR Edmonton)
- Drop Fees campaign has anti-poverty message for student workers: Candace Mooers (CHRY Toronto)
- Conservatives’ expansion of Canada’s Temporary Worker Program means restrictions for refugees and fewer rights for racialized workers: Omme Rahemtullah (CHRY Toronto)
- “Scrap the Live in Caregiver Program” Voices of the Filipino Community in Canada: Produced by Candace Mooers and Ashkon Hobooti (CHRY Toronto)
Links page updated August 26, 2009
Posted by MelissaHK in life.Tags: resources
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For those who like to keep updated on my Nonprofit, Radio, and Life Resources page, I have made a few updates (which are noted in the table of contents at the top of the page). I’ve also started adding Twitter addresses.
Groundwire August 14th Edition Now Available August 24, 2009
Posted by MelissaHK in media, radio.Tags: action, groundwire, radio
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The August 14, 2009 Edition of GroundWire is available for listening online! Visit groundwire.ncra.ca.
GroundWire is a twice-monthly dose of grassroots, independent journalism from the campus-community radio sector of Canada. It is a project of the National Campus and Community Radio Association. This edition of GroundWire was supported by a grant from the Community Radio Fund of Canada and produced by CJSR in Edmonton.
In this week’s Edition of GroundWire, hosts Steve and Zoe from CJSR in Edmonton deliver community radio news, with contributions from campus-community stations and volunteers across Canada.
Headlines include:
- One-year commemoration of Fredy Villeneuva’s death at the hands of Montreal police| Aaron Lakoff CKUT
- The case against Carleton Professor Hassan Diab| Omme Rahemtullah CHRY
- International action against performing artists in Israel|Tariq Jeeroburkhan CKUT
Features:
- IWW organizing against Starbucks in Quebec| Aaron Chubb CJSR
- the case against Palestinian activist Mohammad Khatib| Chris Albinati CKUT
- Legal aid for sex workers in Alberta| CJSR
Produced by Sam Power and the CJSR newsteam.
